Riverside and Golf Course Walk

1 hr 15 mins

3.3 km Circuit

105 m

Moderate track

This walk explores the Thredbo River from the village then loops around the golf course before returning along the roads to the Valley Terminal. You will see some snow gum forests and enjoy the Thredbo River from many angles. Allow some extra time to sit on a rock beside the river and enjoy the trout swimming past.

Covered in snow part of the year

This walk leads through an extreme alpine environment and all walkers must be well prepared. During summer, be prepared for both very hot and cold weather, high winds, rain, snow, extreme UV levels and some sections of snow or ice on the ground. Before starting this walk, check advice with Snowy Region Visitor Information Centre (02) 6450 5600, the weather forecast and the snow conditions then change your plans as needed. These notes, grades and walking times have been written for use in the summer months only. Between May and the end of October, this walk is likely to be covered in snow/ice, visitors should be carrying and be prepared to use snowshoes or cross country skis. When there is a chance of significant snow on the ground, visitors will need particularly strong navigation and snowcraft skills – tracks and signage may not be visible. For most visitors, it is best to consider this walk closed during the colder months.

Thredbo Golf Course

This nine hole AGU (Australian Golf Union) rated course is the highest in Australia. Nestled in beside Thredbo village, and bordering the Thredbo River, this course offers a great form of relaxation, and gives golfers a wonderful way to enjoy the Snowies, without having to travel too far from the village. More info.

Analysis and summary of the altitude variation on the Riverside and Golf Course Walk

Overview of this walks grade – based on the AS 2156.1 – 2001

Under this standard, a walk is graded based on the most difficult section of the walk.

Length

3.3 km

Time

1 hr 15 mins

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Grade 3/6

Moderate track

AS 2156.1

Gradient

Short steep hills (3/6)

Quality of track

Formed track, with some branches and other obstacles (3/6)

Signs

Directional signs along the way (3/6)

Experience Required

No experience required (1/6)

Weather

Storms may impact on navigation and safety (3/6)

Infrastructure

Generally useful facilities (such as fenced cliffs and seats) (1/6)

Some more details of this walks Grading

Here is a bit more details explaining grading looking at sections of the walk

Gradient

1.6km of this walk is flat with no steps and another 1.2km has gentle hills with occasional steps. The remaining (480m) has short steep hills.

Quality of track

1.8km of this walk follows a clear and well formed track or trail and another 1.3km follows a smooth and hardened path. The remaining (120m) follows a formed track, with some branches and other obstacles.

Signs

Around 2km of this walk is clearly signposted, whilst the remaining 1.3km has directional signs at most intersection.

Experience Required

This whole walk, 3.3km requires no previous bushwalking experience.

weather

Around 1.9km of this walk is affected by storms that may impact your navigation and safety, whilst the remaining 1.3km is not usually affected by severe weather events (that would unexpectedly impact safety and navigation).

Infrastructure

This whole walk, 3.3km is close to useful facilities (such as fenced cliffs and seats).

Similar walks

A list of walks that share part of the track with the Riverside and Golf Course Walk walk.

Fire Danger

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Each park may have its own fire ban, this rating is only valid for today and is based on information from the RFS Please check the RFS Website for more information.